Use these categories to explore various gemstone topics, or find the latest posts below
Gemstone Guides - Gem Profiles & Comparisons
Gemstone Profiles
Alexandrite
Amethyst
Ametrine
Aquamarine
Citrine
Clear Quartz
Diopside
Emerald
Garnet
Heliodor
Iolite
Kunzite
Moonstone
Opal
Peridot
Rose Quartz
Ruby
Sapphire
Smoky Quartz
Spinel
Tanzanite
Topaz
Tourmaline
Zircon
Gemstone Comparisons
Amethyst vs Purple Sapphire
Emerald vs. Peridot
Ruby vs Pink Sapphire
Sapphire vs. Spinel
Tanzanite vs Iolite
Topaz vs Aquamarine
Topaz vs Citrine
Topaz vs Clear Quartz
Gemstone Mythology & Legends
Stories involving many different types of gems
Bread of Osiris
Egyptian Book of The Dead
Eye Of Horus
Kalpavriksha The Wishing Tree
Navaratna
Stories involving a single type of gems
Alexandrite
Amethyst
-Amethysts 'Greek' Myth
Ametrine
Aquamarine
Citrine
Clear Quartz
Diopside
Emerald
-The Emerald Tablet
-Emerald Tears of Isis
-Emeralds & the Goddess Bachue
-Lucifer's Emerald & the Holy Grail
Garnet
Heliodor
Iolite
Kunzite
Moonstone
Opal
Peridot
-Pele's Tears
Rose Quartz
Ruby
Sapphire
Smoky Quartz
Spinel
Tanzanite
Topaz
Tourmaline
Zircon
True Life Gemstone Stories
Jewellers Corner - General Interest & Gem Lists
General Interest
Sustainable jewellery making
Using Gemstone Knowledge for Marketing Jewellery
Trend Reports
Pinterest Predicts 2025
Gemstones for seasonal collections
Halloween
Fathers Day
Christmas 2025
Winter 2025
Autumn 2025
Summer 2025
Spring 2025
Gemstone lists for design inspiration:-
By Colour
Green Gems
Orange Gems
Red Gems
By Meanings
Good Luck Gems
Love Gems
Travel Gems
Welcome to the All Things Gemstones Blog
Colour Psychology of Bright Green Gemstones: Fr...
I've decided to split green into 2 separate blogs, bright green and dark green, as the tones have such different feelings, and words, attached to them. Bright green is refreshing. Bright...
Colour Psychology of Bright Green Gemstones: Fr...
I've decided to split green into 2 separate blogs, bright green and dark green, as the tones have such different feelings, and words, attached to them. Bright green is refreshing. Bright...
Citrine Myths and Legends: The Sunstone of Weal...
Citrines warm, honeyed glow evokes the sun's vitality and it's long been cherished as a gem of joy, abundance, and spiritual strength. From ancient merchants seeking prosperity to medieval healers...
Citrine Myths and Legends: The Sunstone of Weal...
Citrines warm, honeyed glow evokes the sun's vitality and it's long been cherished as a gem of joy, abundance, and spiritual strength. From ancient merchants seeking prosperity to medieval healers...
10 Interesting Facts About Citrine
Warm, golden, and endlessly cheerful, citrine is a gemstone that radiates positivity. But beyond its sunny appearance lies a rich story, one that spans ancient civilisations, royal fashion, modern jewellery...
10 Interesting Facts About Citrine
Warm, golden, and endlessly cheerful, citrine is a gemstone that radiates positivity. But beyond its sunny appearance lies a rich story, one that spans ancient civilisations, royal fashion, modern jewellery...
Citrine Crystal Meaning: The Stone of Joy and A...
Known as the “Stone of Joy,” citrine is cherished for its uplifting energy, radiant warmth, and associations with abundance and confidence. With its golden hues and sunny disposition, citrine is...
Citrine Crystal Meaning: The Stone of Joy and A...
Known as the “Stone of Joy,” citrine is cherished for its uplifting energy, radiant warmth, and associations with abundance and confidence. With its golden hues and sunny disposition, citrine is...
A Jeweller’s Guide to Citrine: Identification T...
Welcome to the sunny side of the gemstone world! Citrine, with its golden glow and cheerful energy, has been cherished for centuries, even before modern gemology gave it a name....
A Jeweller’s Guide to Citrine: Identification T...
Welcome to the sunny side of the gemstone world! Citrine, with its golden glow and cheerful energy, has been cherished for centuries, even before modern gemology gave it a name....
Amethyst vs. Purple Sapphire: A Gemstone Compar...
This might not be the most obvious gemstone pairing to look at, but I recently came across a lab-grown purple sapphire tucked into a quartz bundle, so I figured it...
Amethyst vs. Purple Sapphire: A Gemstone Compar...
This might not be the most obvious gemstone pairing to look at, but I recently came across a lab-grown purple sapphire tucked into a quartz bundle, so I figured it...